Ruben Amorim's Marcus Rashford problem on full display in Man Utd draw with Chelsea
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As both Manchester United and Chelsea rued their mistakes in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday, Marcus Rashford might be thinking he could have done better.
It was his glorious effort on the stroke of half-time that might have, on another day, proved the difference between two sides who exhibited poor quality throughout their Premier League contest.
An incredible cross-field pass from Bruno Fernandes found the England international at the far post, who had escaped Reece James' attention.
Rashford's effort hit the post when he needed perhaps a more cultured finish, instead using too much power while Rob Sanchez was a mere bystander.
Marcus Rashford might have done better on another day
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It shows that incoming boss Ruben Amorim has plenty of work to do when he arrives over the next international break.
This is a player that has shouldered much of the goal-scoring responsibility at Old Trafford, for better or worse.
Erik ten Hag paid the price for not getting the best out of the 27-year-old, who had his best season under the Dutchman in his first year when he scored 30 times in all competitions.
The following campaign was a car crash, hitting just eight goals all season as United slumped to eighth and he has just one in the Premier League so far this year.
Even the great United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy cannot seem to get a tune out of the Red Devils talisman.
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Amorim has many talents as a coach; he has won the Primeira Liga twice with Sporting, breaking Benfica and Porto's domination over the division, he can find gems in the transfer market and he is flexible to most tactical problems.
But if the 39-year-old can unlock Rashford's goal-scoring ability, that might prove to be his best ace in the hole.
United did take the lead through Bruno Fernandes, who struck home from the penalty spot.
After a defensive horrorshow from Wesley Fofana and Rob Sanchez, Rasmus Hojlund found himself on goal before the Chelsea goalkeeper brought him down with a flailing arm.
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Marcus Rashford should have scored his golden chance
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However, Chelsea struck back through Moises Caicedo, who had a monstrous display in midfield, scoring a brilliant volley from a corner.
United and Chelsea both had excellent opportunities - Enzo Fernandez blazed over the bar from Nicolas Jackson's lay-off and Alejandro Garnacho tamely shot into Sanchez's arms following a Fernandes pull-back.
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Chelsea struck back through Moises Caicedo
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Ultimately, both sides settled for a point that leaves United 13th and Chelsea fourth.
In a scrappy display from both sides where quality was minimal, it was time for someone to make their mark - but no one could fulfil that duty.
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